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  1. Here's a post from shatter's Facebook today,...

    Here's a post from shatter's Facebook today, about the heat. Apparently it's pretty bad. Glad I'm in Maine now!

    Living outdoors I can't seem to avoid the heat. I'd kill for a night or two off the...
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    A photo journey from GA to WV

    I'm waiting on a bus to take me to Millinocket and had some time to put this gallery together.

    Photo journey of 1,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail! https://imgur.com/gallery/OdiLy

    Hope you...
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    I started May 8 and saw practically zero partying...

    I started May 8 and saw practically zero partying with the exception of the 4th of July. Maybe it's different in the bubble but my experience has been respectful and awesome people, with any partying...
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    I started getting a rash in GA, popped 3...

    I started getting a rash in GA, popped 3 prednisone and it went away. Seems like the key is to suppress the immune response before the rash fully develops and wash the urushiol oil off so it doesn't...
  5. Awesome thanks for the great info. Arranged to be...

    Awesome thanks for the great info. Arranged to be picked up by the lodge and am going to carry as much food as my pack will hold and take it easy through the wilderness and enjoy the camps and nature.
  6. Hey we were the hikers that found little blaze in...

    Hey we were the hikers that found little blaze in the highway. Glad she found a home. Bet you didn't think you would be bringing home a cat from your hike!! :D

    Here's a photo of her eating fish...
  7. Flipping to Maine, question about mileage and terrain.

    Headed to Katadhin to start SOBO. Looks like after coming off Katadhin there's nowhere to resupply until after 100 mile wilderness. Am I missing any towns/supply points?

    Terrain looks super easy...
  8. Paranormal weirdness at David Lesser Memorial Shelter three nights ago

    I'll just copy/paste here from my blog since I don't feel like rewriting the story. First time in 1,000 miles I've felt truly creeped out at night. Anyone else experience weirdness out here? David...
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    Almost everyone changes their footwear multiple...

    Almost everyone changes their footwear multiple times, either to replace worn out shoes, change brands/styles, or change sizes. Just one of the realities that you'll need to budget for.

    Outdoor 76...
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    It's a toss up. Got to see an incredible sunrise...

    It's a toss up. Got to see an incredible sunrise from Mcafee's after three days of heavy storms. That was pretty cool.
    http://i.imgur.com/soqzJLh.jpg

    Took this three days ago on Mary's rock in...
  11. Wow I feel dumb, I've been writing GA to MA for...

    Wow I feel dumb, I've been writing GA to MA for three months ��. Good advice thanks I'll get my fleece and some long base layers shipped from home.
  12. So just curious is the trail named BFT because...

    So just curious is the trail named BFT because people have encountered bigfoots on it?
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    I started May 8, made it to Waynesboro at day 70...

    I started May 8, made it to Waynesboro at day 70 after really taking my time for the first 500 miles. Then slowed to a crawl to hike with GF to HF so my pace now isn't representative of what you'd be...
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    I never said it was impossible or unattainable......

    I never said it was impossible or unattainable... simply that based on experience and observation that it's not a good goal for someone new to long distance backpacking. If you care to refute any of...
  15. Weather conditions and clothing for flipping to MA in Aug

    I'm a few days out from Harper's Ferry. Plan to flip up to MA and go south to finish my thru.

    Currently only have a midlayer Patagonia nano air jacket, and 2 pairs of shorts and t-shirts. Also...
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    Hey OP I'm with you. Somehow my 65L osprey weighs...

    Hey OP I'm with you. Somehow my 65L osprey weighs 55lbs coming out of every town. After hot springs I just took it on as a challenge to go halfway with a 55lb pack. For the life of me I don't know...
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    I agree 1000%.

    I agree 1000%.
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    Let me chime in as I've found that much of the...

    Let me chime in as I've found that much of the advice I got online before I hiked was garbage because the people giving that advice hadn't actually thru hiked and was just spouting second and third...
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    Thank you, happy to share. Yep that would...

    Thank you, happy to share.



    Yep that would be terrifying!


    Smooth and flat?? Are we looking at the same AT? Haha
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    468 miles in, here are a photo story album.

    Carrying this heavy camera sometimes sucks on long climbs but the photos are so worth it! https://imgur.com/gallery/fuYsj

    Writing from Mojo's I n Damascus. Have been gorging on fish tacos and ice...
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    SuzyQ just curious does your hiker have a heart...

    SuzyQ just curious does your hiker have a heart thing, and carries a GPS that he can msg home with?
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    Energy expenditure and resting metabolic rate...

    Energy expenditure and resting metabolic rate depends a lot on the amount of lean body mass a person holds. Lean body mass declines with age(unless a person is actively working to maintain it).

    A...
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    Hey your stats are similar to mine. When I left I...

    Hey your stats are similar to mine. When I left I was 197lbs 14% bf, at 6'1".

    I'm aiming for 5k/day out here, don't always hit it but I get fairly close. Have not really tracked macros but I know...
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    Hmmm I'm not the best to answer this question but...

    Hmmm I'm not the best to answer this question but I'll give it a stab. Olive oil would have a lot less saturated fat. If you're trying to keep dietary cholesterol low I suppose just trying to up your...
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    I'm carrying 45lbs because I have a bunch of...

    I'm carrying 45lbs because I have a bunch of camera equipment shooting a documentary. Totally worth it, the photos I've gotten alone are worth the weight. Here's some of my favs: a few of my favs...
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